Brown beset by both brothers and bosses

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THE Chancellor of the Exchequer is not built for tightrope walking. Yesterday, as he tried to tread a line that would keep trade unions happy without upsetting business too much, Gordon Brown was in need of a safety net. His performance was not a triumph. The brothers at the TUC conference in Brighton were left disappointed that he had not turned a few more somersaults in their direction while business remains concerned that concessions will be made to the unions which will make life tougher for those trying to run companies.